In addition to the entertainment offered by 113 ships and their crew, The Tall Ships Races Helsinki 2013 will introduce three stages to the Hietalahti and Jätkäsaari areas. Dozens of artists will be performing on these stages from morning to night between Wednesday and Saturday during the event.

The event’s main stage will be located in the Hietalahti market. In addition to official TSR festivities, the event's star performers will take the stage here. Rising stars and alternative music acts will perform on the Jätkä stage in Jätkäsaari. Programming on the Garden Stage in the Sinebrychoff park will be aimed at kids and those with a capacity for childlike wonder. The programme for Lighthouse Nosturi on Telakkakatu has been designed for young people as well as the crew members. Entry for the event is completely free of charge.